A vaccine to protect against a common type of pneumonia is available and lasts about seven years.

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Pneumococcal vaccines, which protect against Streptococcus pneumoniae infections that can lead to pneumonia, are available and recommended. Their protection duration can vary, but booster shots can extend protection, and for many adults, revaccination is suggested around every five years based on specific vaccine types and individual health conditions, indicating a lasting effect around or beyond seven years for continuous protection with appropriate boosters.

A Vaccine to Protect Against a Common Type of Pneumonia